Overview
Uses: foundation plantings, hedges, mixed borders, cutting gardens, specimen shrub, low-maintenance screening
Benefits: supersized bright orange spring blooms with a lighter late-season repeat, thornless stems for easier handling, strong heat tolerance once established, durable landscape performance with minimal fuss
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded, Upright — dense branching with sturdy woody stems.
Bloom Color: Orange
Mature Height: 4–5 ft.
Mature Width: 4–5 ft.
Bloom Season: Spring, with a lighter repeat in Late Summer to Early Fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Big spring color, thornless stems, and a tough, easy-care habit make this quince a standout in sunny landscapes.
Double Take® Orange Quince from Proven Winners® ColorChoice® is prized for its bold spring display, producing large orange blooms that cover the stems for weeks. After the main flush, it may offer a lighter repeat later in the season, extending interest beyond spring.
This thornless selection is especially useful for borders and hedges where gardeners want strong flowering without the hassle of spines. Its dense, woody structure also makes it a reliable choice for foundation plantings and mixed shrub borders, where it adds early-season color and lasting form.
Once established, it handles heat well and performs reliably in full sun, delivering an energetic spring show year after year.
Care
Double Take® Orange Quince Care
Plant in full sun for the strongest flowering and best overall growth.
Provide well-drained soil and water regularly after planting until established. After establishment, water during extended dry periods to keep growth steady and reduce stress.
Prune after the spring bloom cycle to shape and encourage dense branching. This plant blooms on old wood, so avoid late-season pruning that removes next year’s flowering stems. Finish any heavier pruning by July.
If soil fertility is low, apply
slow release fertilizer
in spring to support healthy growth and flowering.
Size
What Size is Double Take® Orange Quince for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are appropriately sized for their container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please
contact us.
How Large Does Double Take® Orange Quince Grow?
At maturity, this shrub typically reaches 4–5 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide, forming a dense, rounded flowering shrub.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Double Take® Orange Quince?
The botanical name is Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Orange Storm’.
Is Double Take® Orange Quince deer resistant?
This shrub is generally considered deer resistant once established. It can be planted alongside other options in our
Deer-Resistant Shrubs and Evergreens
collection.
Is this quince a good choice for hedges or borders?
Yes. Its dense branching and manageable size make it useful for hedging and mixed borders in full sun. For more shrubs with similar landscape roles, browse our
Shrubs & Bushes
collection.
Where can I find more Proven Winners® shrubs?
Browse our curated
Proven Winners®
collection for additional ColorChoice® selections.
